Wishing England’s Red Roses lots of luck for their Women’s Rugby World Cup kick-off match today in Ireland. England, the current World Cup holders – see photo from their win in 2014! – start the defence of their Champions title with a game against Spain.

Let’s hope the media coverage is better than when they WON the International Women’s Rugby Series in New Zealand earlier this year – an achievement you may not have even heard about.

I love fitness and I love trying new sports. However I sometimes (erm… often) cross certain sports off my mental list through no other reason that I *assume* I might not be fit enough, not coordinated enough, too old, or just not the right fit for the sport etc.

Rugby is one of those sports. And it seems like I’m not alone, as England Rugby (clearly familiar with this disappointing mind-set!) are introducing ‘Warrior Camps’ around the country from 12-21st May to give women and girls a taster of contact rugby and encourage more women and girls to try the sport. Importantly, you don’t need to have any rugby experience or be ‘match fit’ to take part – it’s open to everyone! And the sessions are FREE (visit www.Englandrugby.com/innerwarrior to find a camp near you).